Up and Down the Sunset

Posted by Blake

up and down the sunset

a sphere of tiny flies dance

first blossom

###

This poem was inspired by spring unexpectedly interrupting February. And, to finish, here’s the La’s –

A Whirl

Posted by Blake

a whirl awhile

the weary ballet dancer lands

in a puff of dust

###

This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #673, Rehearsal, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, which gave Edgar Degas’ painting “Dance Rehearsal in the Studio of the Opera” as our inspiration. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Elton John –

Jangling Sun

Posted by Blake

jangling sun

dances round bare feet in summer

a dropped tambourine

###

This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #672, Summertime, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, which gave Rihard Jakopič’s painting “Sonce” as our inspiration. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Nina Simone –

Drunk Dance

Posted by Blake

Drunk dance of goodbyes –

Wind’s applause

Giddy branch

###

This poem was written for Carpe Diem “Sparkling Stars” #11, Jack Kerouac, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here.